Massachusetts H1103 mandates equal coverage for breast cancer diagnostic examinations and digital breast tomosynthesis screening as for screening.

The bill H1103, introduced in Massachusetts, aims to ensure equity in breast cancer screening coverage. It requires health insurance policies, contracts, and agreements providing coverage for screening mammograms to also cover diagnostic examinations for breast cancer and digital breast tomosynthesis screening on an equal basis. This means that any increase in patient cost-sharing for these screenings is prohibited. The bill applies to various types of health insurance policies and contracts, including those offered by the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and others.

Massachusetts H1103 mandates equal coverage for breast cancer diagnostic examinations and digital breast tomosynthesis screening as for screening.

The bill H1103, introduced in Massachusetts, aims to ensure equity in breast cancer screening coverage. It requires health insurance policies, contracts, and agreements providing coverage for screening mammograms to also cover diagnostic examinations for breast cancer and digital breast tomosynthesis screening on an equal basis. This means that any increase in patient cost-sharing for these screenings is prohibited. The bill applies to various types of health insurance policies and contracts, including those offered by the Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and others.